Lee Lan Kam

After the long many months of the outbreak crowd avoidance, this was the first buffet dinner in which we were looking forward to but it was a little disappointing. I’m a fan of Shangri-La, but this time is a real disappointment. Here’s why a 3-star review. The guests capacity was alright, around 50% however the staff are seems to be overwhelmed. Requested for a glass of warm drinking water but it didn’t came. The satay was cold. The sushi was a little dry, taste is flat unlike the real sushi prepared by Japanese chef that is moist and a hint of vinegar taste to it. The Shashimi was a total failure - the bit and pieces of raw fishes cuts are in various size and some are really smaller loose pieces which looks like remnants from the cut. The braised lamb at the Chinese cuisine counter was overcooked, it’s hard and chewy. The only dishes that we enjoyed was the food from the Indian cuisine counter, it’s flavourful. Most of the desserts were just in flat sweet taste, except the chocolate ice cream which was alright. Wished that the buffet dinner come with hot drink (coffee and tea) which most buffets does.

One of the better non-halal chinese food in Jakarta. It claimed no MSG is used, we don’t feel that MSG-thirst after the meal, so I guess there isn’t MSG. Combo roasted pork and barbecue pork is good but it’s not the best. Roasted pork is not as crispy as the one you find it in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Barbecue pork still lack of that ‘smokey-taste’ like the one in KL. The yummy grilled large squid was perfectly cooked. Love the claypot morning glory vegetable with a hint of pork lard. Sautéed lala clams was fresh and good too. Lastly the steamed minced pork was alright, however husband and son enjoyed it very much. This place was crowded on Saturday (1pm) lunch, where we waited around 3O mins for a table. Together with two appetisers and a pot of Jasmine tea and two bowls of steamed rice, total bill was IDR1,413,734 for the three of us. Service was alright.

This place has most brand of electronic items from kitchen appliances, personal care appliances to entertainment. Not brands all has its stocks available. Products are displayed according to the brands. Staff are attentive, a few are aggressive, and some are passive. It has a pay-pickup-test system at 3 different counters. As a customer, purchasing experience is not the best. We waited quite a while to pick up our items. It was only we prompted the staff, our paid invoice was attended to. Would probably still prefer to online shopping.

We did the 65 km Overland Track! Thank you Tasmanian Walking Company (TWC) for the passion in what your are doing, and being there for us in the walk. My husband and I did enjoyed the walk though there are some small part that we felt a little rush, but there’s alright. We understand that we need to be up on and down the mountain in time.

The private hut provided by TWC was amazingly comfortable. Each day after the walk, you can enjoy a nice hot shower, hot coffee and tea with finger food at the hut. Then you’ll served with delicious dinner and free flow of Tassie wine. And dessert too. Breakfast will be also served at the hut before the walk of the day. Bread for brekkie are freshly made every day. There’s fire place to stay warm. There was also a selection of board games that you get yourself engaged with other new friends in the same walk.

At the hut, there was a selection of books. Some of the same titles are available at every hut that you will be staying during the walk. This way you get to continue reading the book.

Love the Chateraise’ Cream Souffle Cheese Cake, soft fluffy, gentle piece of beauty! It’s White Zebra crepe cake is equally delicious. It has other variety of cakes and cookies. Paid IDR114,000.00 for these two tasty slides of cake. Took away them home, it was nicely packed, petite ice pack was included.